Scar revision

When damaged skin responds in three phases; inflammation, rebuilding and remodeling. Immune system responds immediately to fight infection. The body produces inflammation to fight infection. Inflammation causes increased local blood flow so that a large number of white blood cells can be brought to the damaged area to fight infection. During the reconstruction phase, the skin began to repair the damage to help heal the wound so it can close. Collagen fibers produced during the repair process. Finally, the remodeling phase, the more collagen fibers are produced and organized to increase the strength of skin.

Often times, the immune system overreacts with more white blood cells and collagen than necessary, causing excessive scarring of red, raised and not attractive. A visible scar differs from normal skin because the fiber is regulated differently than normal skin. Scarring can be worse in certain races, certain regions, certain age (young) or if placed on the lines of skin tension.

A keloid is the overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of skin wounds. Appointed a new network, round, and firm, with irregular and claw-like margins. Keloids occur most commonly in pigmented people and tend to be getting worse. A hypertrophic scar is to heal wounds larger than normal size as a result of aggressive lay down collagen, found in larger cells than normal skin, resulting in raised, smooth, the results of hyperpigmentation. There are several options available for those who want to approve their appearance scar plastic surgery, non surgical treatments include:

Vitamin E: Some surgeons recommend that patients rub vitamin E oil on the incision site once they have been closed. Silicone sheet: the best known products to reduce redness and flatten scars is silicone-based products. Silicone sheets are products you can buy at your surgeon's office or you may be referred to the hospital. Silicone Gel: You can also buy the product in the form of silicone gel, such as Dermatix C Gel. Gel has similar properties as silicon sheets, but dried in a thin layer acts as an extra layer of skin.

If the scar does not respond to treatment over the other there are several procedures plastic surgeons may offer. A scar revision can be done, in which surgeons basically cut away the old scar and restitches cuts. Cortisone injections or laser treatments may also be available. Your plastic surgeon will be able to recommend appropriate actions for you to take.